Production Artist

image.works

image.works is a fast-growing marketing firm on Madison's west side. We specialize in providing efficient and effective marketing products to financial institutions and healthcare organizations. Since 1996, we have succeeded on a reputation for unsurpassed customer service and premium products.

http://www.imageworksdirect.com


Position Details

Production Artist
Job
Full-time
10/16/2017
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

This position will be responsible for executing the production of projects, maintaining creative standards as set forth by the art director and design team, and ensuring the graphic integrity of print ready files.

image.works is a fast-growing marketing firm serving financial institutions and healthcare organizations nationwide. We are looking for a full-time detail-oriented production artist with a strong sense of aesthetics, layout composition, technical design and typography to add to our high-caliber team. Candidates must be fast, accurate workers and will be responsible for executing the production of projects, maintaining creative standards as set forth by the art director and design team, and ensuring the graphic integrity of print ready files.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design, edit and create layouts of ads and marketing materials 
  • Assist designers with client changes and proofreading marks 
  • Use expertise in design and computer applications to review final designs and layouts 
  • Help with image editing 
  • Create and produce accurate and comprehensive electronic layout files for press 
  • Maintain job notes on critical design details for future reference 
  • Work on numerous projects at once, often under demanding deadlines

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree in Graphic Design, BFA or equivalent degree
  • Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
  • Knowledge of principles of design including layout, typography, color, balance and composition
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Software requirements: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to work on a Mac-based computer

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of four-color, spot and digital printing processes and prepress requirements
  • One year of design or pre-press prdouction experience
  • Experience with HTML and web content management software
  • Understanding of direct mail and variable data processes

At image.works, you'll enjoy a casual work environment with the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 100% paid health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Generous vacation package and paid holidays
  • 3:00 p.m. early dismissal every Friday


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